Some homeschool groups are focused around a specific religious faith. Some parents choose to homeschool their children specifically so they can bring them up with a strong religious education that public school does not provide. For this reason, there are many homeschool support groups for members with specific faiths.
Unschooling, Montessori and Charlotte Mason are just some of the teaching methods that parents can choose to adopt when homeschooling their kids. Parents may feel strongly about a specific teaching method and seek out a group that is united by a specific teaching method.
While most support groups tend to plan different activities together, some support groups exist just for social interaction and planned activities. They may get together a few times a week or once a month depending on the group. Outings might include things like trips to zoos and museums, nature hikes or playing sports.
Some homeschooling parents wish to form a co-op group to share in the teaching responsibilities. This can benefit both parents and children. The kids get to interact with a fresh face other than their parent and are able to learn alongside some peers. Parents become less stressed for time and are able to take a break from teaching to take care of personal business, errands or chores around the home.